[Capdist-announce] PRESS RELEASE: WAM Theatre Brings 24 Hour Theatre Project to UAlbany April 2

[Gail Burns]

March 22, 2016

Contact: Gail Burns, Marketing and Publicity Associate

www.wamtheatre.com <http://www.wamtheatre.com/#_blank>

pr at wamtheatre.com; 518.243.9627

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WAM Theatre Brings the 24 Hour Theatre Project to UAlbany April 2

LENOX, Mass. (March 22, 2016) — One night to write…one day to play.  The
clock starts ticking when the playwrights' fingers hit their keyboards and
ends with a final bow from 50+ theatre artists who have convened for just
24 hours to create and present five new works.  Back by popular demand, the
24-Hour Theatre Project, a staple of past WAM seasons,  returns to the
Performing Arts Center at the University at Albany on April 2.
http://www.wamtheatre.com/2016-24-hour-theatre-project/

Combining the spontaneous creativity of improvisational theatre with the
rigorous professionalism and production value of scripted theatre, the
project brings together the best playwrights, directors, and actors from
across the Capital Region and the Berkshires to beat the clock.

“This event holds a warm place in our hearts at WAM,” said WAM Artistic
Director Kristen van Ginhoven. “We are delighted the UAlbany PAC has
invited us to bring it to life again. The space at UAlbany is perfect for
this project.  We can't wait to fill it with artists and create five new
plays in 24 hours!”

This year’s participants include playwrights Kat Koppett, Jessica Provenz,
Maizy Scarpa, Yvette “Jamuna” Sirker and Jane Denitz Smith; directors David
Adkins, Michael Burns, Molly Clancy, Yvonne Perry, and Chris Woodworth; and
actors Brendan Cataldo, Brenny Rabine, Colleen Lovett, Don Paul Shannon,
Eileen Schuyler, JV Hampton VanSant, Kathleen Carey, Kelsey Keane, Ward
Dales, Corinna May, Leigh Strimbeck, Lia Russell Self, Marnie Andrews,
Peter Delocis, Sean Dolnick, Stephanie Carlson, Tom Jaeger, Tyiesha Dejesus
and Ulisses Gonsalves.

The production staff and designer team includes scenic designer Juliana von
Haubrich; costume designers Brittney Belz and Peggy Walsh; lighting
designers Robyn Warfield and James Bilnoski; sound designers Beth Lake and
Michael Chaney; technical director Sam Craig; production stage manager Hope
Rose Kelly; stage managers Joe Sicotte, Kadie McTeigue, Laura Gomez,
Melissa Rao and Shannon McManus; and set crew members Annaleigh Lester,
Eddie Knight, and Maghen Ryan.

Past participants sum about the experience in a variety of ways.  For 2012
director Sara Katzoff, “The 24 hour theater project was an incredibly
exciting avenue that brought together so many disparate movers and shakers
within the theater community and united us in complete, full-contact
collaboration!”  Two time participant and actor Eileen Schuyler is back and
claims, “It’s a once in a lifetime theatre event. Let the rumpus begin!”

In keeping with WAM’s double philanthropic model, a portion of the box
office proceeds will be donated to the UAlbany Initiatives for Women (IFW)
grant program. IFW benefits women students, faculty, and staff and the
University at Albany and the community as a whole by providing them the
means to advance their educational and professional goals.  An all
volunteer Committee runs the Initiatives For Women Program under the
auspices of the University at Albany Office of the Provost. The Committee
members are absolutely dedicated to the IFW motto : SUPPORT HER DREAM.
http://www.albany.edu/ifw/

AT A GLANCE

24 Hour Theatre Project

Saturday, April 2 at 7:30 pm

at the UAlbany Performing Arts Center

Tickets

Advance tickets: $15 general public

$10 students, seniors & UAlbany faculty-staff

Day of show tickets: $20 general public

$15 students, seniors & UAlbany faculty-staff

http://www.albany.edu/pac/prime_performances.shtml?tab=tab4

Cast and Creative Team:

Playwrights: Kat Koppett, Jessica Provenz, Maizy Scarpa, Yvette “Jamuna”
Sirker,  Jane Denitz Smith

Directors: David Adkins, Michael Burns, Molly Clancy, Yvonne Perry, Chris
Woodworth

Actors: Marnie Andrews, Brendan Cataldo, Kathleen Carey, Stephanie Carlson,
Ward Dales, Tyiesha Dejesus, Peter Delocis, Sean Dolnick, Ulisses
Gonsalves, Tom Jaeger, Kelsey Keane, Colleen Lovett, Corinna May, Brenny
Rabine, Lia Russell Self, Don Paul Shannon, Eileen Schuyler, Leigh
Strimbeck, and JV Hampton VanSant

Stage Managers: Hope Rose Kelly (Production Stage Manager), Laura Gomez,
Shannon McManus, Melissa Rao,  Kadie McTeigue, and Joe Sicotte

Designers: Brittney Belz (Costume Design),  James Bilnoski (Lighting
Design), Michael Chaney (Sound Design), Beth Lake (Sound Design), Juliana
von Haubrich (Scenic Design), Peggy Walsh (Costume Design), and Robyn
Warfield (Lighting Design)

Tech & Set Crew: Sam Craig (Technical Director), Eddie Knight, Annaleigh
Lester, and Maghen Ryan

Presented by the Performing Arts Cente
<http://www.albany.edu/pac/prime_performances.shtml?tab=tab4>r in
collaboration with WAM Theatre <http://www.wamtheatre.com/> and in
conjunction with the NYS Writers Institute
<http://www.albany.edu/writers-inst/>. Support provided by the University
at Albany Foundation <http://www.albany.edu/uafoundation/>, University
Auxiliary Services <http://www.albany.edu/uas/> and Hampton Inn
<http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/new-york/hampton-inn-albany-western-ave-university-area-ALBUAHX/index.html>
.

OUR SEASON SPONSORS

Our 2016 sponsors include the  Brabson Library & Educational Foundation,
Dylandale Foundation, Feigenbaum Foundation, Greylock Federal Credit Union,
International Schools Theatre Association, Jon Gotterer DMD, Massachusetts
Cultural Council, Nina Molin MD, No. Six Depot Roastery and Café, RBC
Wealth Management, Petricca Industries, and Regina Burgio.

WAM Theatre is also supported in part by grants from the Lenox,
Alford-Egremont, Pittsfield Cultural Council, Cultural Council of Northern
Berkshires , Washington Cultural Council, Monterey Cultural Council,
Stockbridge Cultural Council, West Stockbridge Cultural Council, Richmond
Cultural Council – local agencies that are supported by the Massachusetts
Cultural Council, a state agency.

ABOUT WAM THEATRE

Based in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, WAM Theatre is Where Arts and
Activism Meet. The company was co-founded in 2010 by Canadian director,
actor, educator, and producer Kristen van Ginhoven. WAM’s vision is to
create opportunity for women and girls through the mission of theatre as
philanthropy.

Inspired by the book Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for
Women Worldwide by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, WAM donates a
portion of the proceeds from its theatrical events to organizations that
benefit women and girls.

Over the past six years, WAM Theatre has donated more than $21,000 to eight
nonprofit organizations and provided paid work to more than 175 theatre
artists. In addition to the main stage productions and special events, WAM
Theatre’s activities include a comprehensive educational outreach program
and the Fresh Takes Play Reading Series. For more information, visit
www.WAMTheatre.com

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-- 
Gail M. Burns

*Marketing + Publicity Associate*
www.WAMTheatre.com <http://www.wamtheatre.com/>
413-274-8122

*Our 7th Season:*Special  <http://www.wamtheatre.com/special/>| 24hr Project
<http://www.wamtheatre.com/2016-24-hour-theatre-project/> | Fresh Takes
<http://www.wamtheatre.com/fresh-takes-2016/> | Stars in the Orchard
<http://www.wamtheatre.com/stars-in-the-orchard-2016/> | Bakelite
Masterpiece <http://www.wamtheatre.com/the-bakelite-masterpiece/>

Make a donation now
<https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/WAMTheatreInc/donate.html> to WAM
Theatre!
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